In this paper, control and identification methods for vortex wakes are investigated. The particular problem studied concerns the stabilization of vortices behind a flat plate, using backside suction as an actuator. The flow dynamics are modeled with a discrete vortex method. Feedback control results for a linear PI controller are presented as well as identification results for a class of input/output models that can be used to design more sophisticated controllers. [S0022-0434(00)00502-5]

Issue Section:
Technical Papers
Keywords:
vortices, flow control, identification, stability, feedback, linear systems, two-term control, wakes
Topics:
Vortices, Flow (Dynamics), Suction, Wakes, Simulation, Control equipment
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